Armadale vs Caulfield North
Armadale (median $2,055,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Caulfield North ($2,296,500).
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Armadale and Caulfield North side by side
| Measure | Armadale | Caulfield North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,055,000 | $2,296,500 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $607,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 70 |
| Transit score | 100 | 90 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | – | 16,903 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Armadale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Armadale (1131) sits above Caulfield North (1126).
- For buyers
- Armadale is the lower entry point at $2,055,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Armadale edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1126).
Armadale vs Caulfield North: common questions
Is Armadale or Caulfield North cheaper to buy in?
Armadale has the lower median house price at $2,055,000, roughly 11% below Caulfield North ($2,296,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Armadale or Caulfield North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Armadale scores 1131 vs 1126 in Caulfield North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Armadale or Caulfield North?
Armadale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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